The creek on my rural property was a mixture of running water, frozen and freezing ice.
The darker areas had water touching the ice underneath.
Air filled the light areas.
I’m sure the explanation for these shapes would be too complicated for an artistic mind.
Just amazing!
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The sequence of next 6 pictures was taken in two minutes.
The light areas were light because air filled the void below the ice.
The whole surface was frozen. Air would rush under the ice in spidering directions.
First here and then there. Obviously, the water level was slowly dropping.
Sometimes small areas turned white; other times much larger areas.
This whole area was about three feet square.
The arrow shows where the original opening was.
The word amazing came to mine.
Posted by petspeopleandlife on January 27, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Beautiful shots. So nice the ice!
Posted by naturesnippets on January 27, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Thanks. I’m so glad you like them.
Posted by Therese on January 27, 2013 at 4:12 pm
Another hit!!!! Love it!
Posted by naturesnippets on January 27, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I guess I can’t go wrong where ice is concerned where you’re concerned
Posted by orbphotog on January 27, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Looks like a very fun time among the ice crystals!
Posted by naturesnippets on January 27, 2013 at 8:09 pm
Ice can be so much fun and so interesting. Plus the sound of running water. Ahhh
Posted by New Hampshire Garden Solutions on January 27, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Nice! I did the same thing today but didn’t see any crystals like those in your first three shots.
Posted by naturesnippets on January 27, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Thanks. I don’t remember if I’ve seen them those kinds of crystals before. I guess there’s so many contributing factors.
Posted by my secret love for you on January 27, 2013 at 8:50 pm
Wonderful, is that unbelievable how much beauty is in nature, for free!!!! all over around us!
Posted by naturesnippets on January 27, 2013 at 9:34 pm
You’ve got that right!!!
Posted by my secret love for you on January 28, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Posted by caleephotography on January 28, 2013 at 1:56 am
Love ice patterns!! All of them are unique, like snowflakes.. I never tire of watching them
Posted by naturesnippets on January 28, 2013 at 8:50 am
I’m glad you like the patterns. I can never get enough of them. We haven’t had much ice at all yet this winter.
Posted by Steve Schwartzman on January 28, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Great crystalline geometric shapes. As much as I don’t like the cold, I wish I had your opportunity, just for a little while, to photograph these ice formations.
Posted by naturesnippets on January 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm
I’ll take cold over heat any time. I have the good heavy clothes and boots for keeping me warm and dry. A running creek or a frozen one will keep me busy for hours.
Posted by timkeen40 on January 28, 2013 at 8:00 pm
God bless the countryside, the rural property, and the ability to capture it all.
Tim
Posted by naturesnippets on January 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm
It SURE beats the city!!!
Posted by Fergiemoto on February 1, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Wow, those ice crystals are fascinating!
Posted by naturesnippets on February 1, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Thanks.